It is a common experience that the mind
is mostly preoccupied with reliving memories of the past, contemplating
events of the future, acting out imaginary conversations and situations,
etc. These inner distractions create a filter which warps ones perceptions of life and reality.

We have all observed this in people, but often fail to observe it in ourselves. This filter is more recognizable when given its common name - the Ego.

If one desires to undergo profound change, then one must learn to glimpse
reality without the tainted filters of the Ego, and
to free oneself from creating a self-fulfilling, negative future.

When one focuses on the breath
in Hong-Sau Kriya, one's mind is fully focused only on the present moment.
The filters are dropped.

With continued practice, one develops the profound ability
to focus intently on a philosophical concept or a life issue, and see
the solutions clearly, in a wonderful "the answer was right
here all of the time" experience.

This
short discussion of the Ego-Self is concluded with the poem "Love", by John Lennon.